Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 182

Natalie dragged her suitcase from the tax and had barely reached the front gate of Majestie Meadows Manor when she spotted a familiar car parked outside.

She gazed at the car momentarily, her steps slowing to a half.

Sadie, who had just returned from grocery shopping, hurried over upon seeing Natalle: “Miss Natale, you’re back” she exclaimed.

Natale stayed quiet, shifting her gaze to Sadie, who seemed somewhat distressed. Sadie glanced back at Natalie, her hesitation hinting at some unsald words that she was struggling

to voice out.

Just as she was about to pull Natalie aside to talk, a familiar voice echoed from the doorway. “Sadie, why are you standing at the door? Nate’s awake. Go dress him, will you?”

Natalie turned around to meet the challenging gaze of Madelyn, who looked down at her with a sense of confrontation.

Madelyn was back.

was back, Natalie knew it wasn’t her place to stay.

dress Nate. You can’t let the

Madelyn had suddenly returned. Someone must have

the commotion from upstairs, Nate had scampered down in his pajamas and slippers. Seeing Natalie about to leave with

turning back to Nate with a smile. “Be a good boy, Nate. Go back inside and get dressed before you come

was apparent to Nate that Natalie was leaving. He stood at the door, and she

little brow furrowed, said, “Come back home,

not a place Natalie could call her own. And with Nate’s real mom, Madelyn, standing right there,

home,” Natalie assured him with a smile and

room. He gave Madelyn no more than a glance as if she were

frown. The mother and son were cut from the

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irritating in her eyes.

something amiss. He turned toward the door and spotted Natale walking

cried out loudly. “Don’t